Saturday, July 14, 2012

International Contacts

It has remained a challenge for me to receive any response from my numerous e-mails to international contacts.  I have not received one response.  During the first week, I saw no harm in subscribing to the World Forum Radio podcasts just in case my international contacts didn't come through.  I am glad that I did.  Since subscribing to the world radio forum, I have listened to podcasts regarding many different aspects of early childhood education.  Of these podcasts, one from Delphena Mitchell.  She runs a program in Belize.  She discusses her challenges of running a program that serves children that have been abused.  She tells a tragic tale of a young boy that refused to talk for over one year.  She built a relationship with the child, and he began talking.  This really touched my heart.  It proves that if someone takes a little time, and has patience strong bonds can lead to life changing events for young children.

References:
Mitchell, D. (2009).  World Forum Radio.  http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/current-work/world-forum-radio/

3 comments:

  1. I am disappointed in the lack of response I have had as well. I continue to attempt contact in hopes that I will evenatually be able to learn from someone.

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  2. Hi there! I also listened to the podcast about Joseph and was surprised to hear that child abuse is so high in the Caribbean!

    Take care,
    Cortnee :)

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  3. Podcast sounds like an awesome radio, and I am gald that you are able to share some interest with us.

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